Wikipedia describes social proof as: “A psychological phenomenon wherein people copy the actions of others in an attempt to reflect correct behavior for a given situation.” Robert Cialdini, the Professor of Psychology & Marketing who coined the term, goes on to say that social proof “is driven by the assumption that the surrounding people possess more knowledge about…
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As a recruiter who scans dozens of CVs every day, you’ll know how important certain keywords are in identifying the right candidates. You’ll also be used to seeing candidates use the same words like ‘passionate’, ‘strategic’, and ‘driven’ over and over again to describe themselves. However, every story has two sides and you have to…
Social recruiting and social engagement have become a must within any and every recruiting strategy, and this is especially true to LinkedIn when it comes to your business’s online presence. LinkedIn latest results from the 2017 Most Socially Engaged Staffing Agencies find that UK recruiters lead the way when it comes to social recruiting, with five…
You’ve read the CV, the candidate is looking good and now you want to dig deeper. When you pull up their LinkedIn profile do you come away revved up, leaping around and excited or flat, face-down and colder than an undertaker’s handshake? Some LinkedIn profiles are clearly well thought-through and do a positive job for…
We all know that first impressions count. In business it is so important and in the world of social media platforms that first impression can cost you dearly if you get it wrong. There are many horror stories of people posting mad things to Facebook etc, but historically most have been more conservative with LinkedIn.…
You’re on LinkedIn to be noticed for the rights reasons. Potential employers will search for you, and colleagues, clients, and customers are bound to check you out at some point too. Your profile is your brand, so don’t let yourself be oh-so-bland. When it comes to acing your profile, the headline is arguably the most…
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10 Tips for Standing Out on LinkedIn
What does it take to become a LinkedIn WINNER? Although there’s more to creating a great presence on the network than merely creating a profile and leaving it to work it’s magic, ensuring that you fill your profile out fully and sell yourself in the best possible way really can make a difference. Whether you’re looking…
How does your LinkedIn profile read? Is it really buzzword rich, or have you stepped away from the cliches in order to stand out from the crowd? LinkedIn have analysed a selection of LinkedIn Recruiter users’ summaries to compile a list of the top buzzwords that recruitment professionals have used on their LinkedIn profiles over…
Having a complete LinkedIn profile makes you 40 times more likely to receive opportunities through the network, so it’s important that you take the time to fill it out properly and make sure it stands out from competition. On average recruiters will look at your profile for around 6 seconds, giving you a tiny window of…